Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
Games like HIVESWAP: ACT 2
- 21 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked HIVESWAP: ACT 2 also play
The closest matches to HIVESWAP: ACT 2: HIVESWAP: ACT 1, Leila, Paradise Killer, Deponia, and The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares trial system and evidence gathering with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2020
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The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Why this: Shares fetch quests with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Rank 06 
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Narrative and Investigation, like HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Rank 07 
Return to Monkey Island
Why this: Shares dialogue tree with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Rank 08 
The full ranked list: top 24 games like HIVESWAP: ACT 2
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 5The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Shares fetch quests with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
- 95% of 877 reviews
- 6Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Also Narrative and Investigation, like HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
- 94% of 375 reviews
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Genres: Indie, Adventure, Casual
- 95% of 1,808 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: What Pumpkin Games, Inc.
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 7
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 87% of 914 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Art and soundtrack are consistently praised
- Characters are charming and memorable
- Strong homestuck universe expansion
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Funny
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below HIVESWAP: ACT 2 at current Steam store prices.
Servant of the Lake
Why this: Shares point and click with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Frog Detective 2: The Case of the Invisible Wizard
Why this: Shares fetch quests with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Kathy Rain
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
The Biggleboss Incident
Why this: Shares dialogue tree and point and click with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Paradise Killer
Why this: Shares trial system and evidence gathering with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Deponia
Why this: Shares point and click with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
Why this: Shares fetch quests with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged
Why this: Also Narrative and Investigation, like HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
Return to Monkey Island
Why this: Shares dialogue tree with HIVESWAP: ACT 2.
About HIVESWAP: ACT 2
The closest matches to HIVESWAP: ACT 2: HIVESWAP: ACT 1, Leila, Paradise Killer, Deponia, and The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If HIVESWAP: ACT 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are HIVESWAP: ACT 1, Leila and Paradise Killer — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and funny, and single out its dialogue tree and evidence gathering. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About HIVESWAP: ACT 2: Continue Joey and Xefros’s adventure through the dark and dangerous planet Alternia. Meet dozens of unique and memorable characters, some more helpful than others, as you navigate this volatile alien culture. Hurry up! There’s a train to catch.
Is HIVESWAP: ACT 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 87% of 914 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 10 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Art and soundtrack are consistently praised
- Characters are charming and memorable
- Strong homestuck universe expansion
- Trial system feels inventive and immersive
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I think if I didn't have Act 1 to compare it to, I might have enjoyed this game, but it's lacking all the charm of the first game. There are way less interactions with items, almost everything is just a generic "this doesn't work" which…”
People who play it also play: HIVESWAP: ACT 1, Leila, Paradise Killer
Frequently asked about HIVESWAP: ACT 2
Can I run it?
Does HIVESWAP: ACT 2 run on Steam Deck?
HIVESWAP: ACT 2 is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does HIVESWAP: ACT 2 cost?
HIVESWAP: ACT 2 is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to HIVESWAP: ACT 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HIVESWAP: ACT 2 are HIVESWAP: ACT 1, Leila, Paradise Killer.
Who developed HIVESWAP: ACT 2?
HIVESWAP: ACT 2 was developed by What Pumpkin Games, Inc..